33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

80°
H 88°
L 76°
SSW
2mph
Low tide
7:15 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 01m at 7:15 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:53 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1910

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:425.46:514.612:280.012:560.26:325:22New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:175.47:234.51:030.01:330.26:335:21New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:505.37:554.31:370.12:100.36:345:20New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:235.18:274.12:110.32:460.46:355:19Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:594.99:033.92:450.43:240.56:365:18Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:414.89:473.73:200.64:040.76:375:18Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:304.610:423.53:560.84:470.86:385:17Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:254.611:413.54:360.95:360.96:395:16First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:184.65:251.06:330.96:405:15First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:383.71:114.76:281.07:380.76:415:14First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:344.02:054.87:460.88:380.46:425:14First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:314.43:004.98:590.59:300.06:435:13Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:295.03:565.19:590.210:19-0.56:435:12Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:265.54:515.210:55-0.211:08-0.86:445:12Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:216.05:455.311:50-0.511:58-1.16:455:11Full Moon15Tue
16Wed6:136.46:375.412:45-0.76:465:10Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:046.67:285.312:48-1.21:38-0.76:475:10Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:546.68:205.11:40-1.22:31-0.76:485:09Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:476.49:184.82:31-1.03:25-0.56:495:09Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:456.110:224.63:24-0.84:20-0.36:505:08Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:495.711:284.44:18-0.45:180.06:515:08Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:515.45:160.06:190.36:525:07Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:304.412:505.16:200.37:260.46:535:07Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:274.41:454.87:310.58:270.46:545:07Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:224.52:384.68:390.59:180.46:555:06Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:154.63:294.49:360.510:000.36:565:06Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:054.84:174.210:250.510:390.26:575:06Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:525.05:034.211:090.411:170.16:575:06Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:365.15:454.211:510.411:550.16:585:05Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:165.26:244.212:310.36:595:05New Moon30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659897)

Common Questions About Sunset Beach, NC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Sunset Beach, NC?

Sunset Beach, NC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Sunset Beach, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Sunset Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Sunset Beach, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Sunset Beach, NC?

Tide data for Sunset Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8659897. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8659897.

What is the moon phase in Sunset Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Sunset Beach, NC is Third Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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